Research Assistant
Competition 2494
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Description
This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
Working for the Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta with over 250 academic faculty members and over 400 trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents).The Department of Medicine's core mission is to undertake outstanding education, research and high-quality clinical care to provide the best possible health outcomes for Albertans. We have 14 divisions that work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural and ethnically diverse collegial environment.
Position Summary
The candidate will work under the supervision of the principal investigators on various studies. The candidate must be able to do qualitative data coding for content/thematic analysis using NVivo software.
The candidate will conduct chart reviews to gather study data and manage updates and new data entry into an electronic database. The candidate must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills to assist with a wide range of clinical research activities.
Duties
- Reviews and adheres to research protocols
- Organizes hardcopy and computer files related to ongoing studies
- Records, accesses, transfers and reviews data from electronic medical records to electronic databases
- Provides administrative support for grant applications, presentations, publications, reports and other program-based initiatives
- With the assistance of PI and other research personnel, edits and updates ethics applications for the Health Research Ethics Board pertaining to submissions, amendments
- Conduct qualitative coding under the guidance of other research personnel including intercoder reliability, codebook quality checks, and content analysis.
- Discuss research participation with patients and family members at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic and get informed consent for “consent to contact” for research studies in the future.
- Record “consent to contact” where appropriate in Connect Care and/or provide clinic staff with consent to contact information for consenting patients and family members for incorporation into Connect Care where appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- Post-secondary education of a Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in data management
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, timelines and a flexible work schedule
- Ability to work efficiently and in a professional and ethical manner
- Ability to work independently as well as with others on a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiar with retrieving patient information from patient charts
- Current ConnectCare training (Completed EUPA or SEUPA)
- Intermediate level competency with MS Office (Word and Excel), NVivo
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to sensitively discuss research participation with patients and family members in the clinic following ethical guidelines.
- Ability to work collaboratively alongside clinical staff to engage in research participation discussions with patients and family members without impacting clinical care.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
ApplyNote: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 17, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.